Thanksgiving
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Memories and Musings
On Wishbones and Thanksgiving Memories
Alexandria, VA – My memories of childhood Thanksgivings are nothing like Norman Rockwell’s illustrations. In truth, I can’t remember them.…
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Community News
Councilwoman Del Pepper Named Grand Marshal of 46th Annual Alexandria Turkey Trot
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Councilwoman Del Pepper has served the City of Alexandria and the Del Ray community for 36 years.…
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Community News
Free and Open to All: Alexandria Tree Lighting Returns Nov. 20
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The holiday season is here! Alexandria’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 20 at…
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The Last Word by Marcus Fisk
The “First” Thanksgiving
Alexandria, VA – “Berkeley claims to be the site of America’s first official Thanksgiving. The good folks here say that…
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Nonprofit News
500 Turkeys Short: DC Nonprofit Reaches Out for Help
ALEXANDRIA, VA –Central Union Mission is a faith-based nonprofit in DC. During Thanksgiving, they are known for distributing turkeys to…
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Business News
Upcoming Holiday Events Support Alexandria’s Small Businesses
ALEXANDRIA, VA – This afternoon Old Town Business and the Old Town Boutique District released the details of co-sponsored safe…
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Community News
Let Loose: Have Fun in Alexandria Thanksgiving Weekend!
Alexandria, VA – Planning to eat a hearty Thanksgiving dinner? Looking forward to seeing your family and watching football? Sounds…
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Zebra Misc
Turkey Trot Raises Over $5,000 For ALIVE!
Despite the coldest Thanksgiving morning in over 20 years, over 4,000 runners finished the five-mile Alexandria Turkey Trot, and a…
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Zebra Misc
Friends of the Alexandria Mental Health Center Promotes Recovery During Giving Tuesday on November 27
Alexandria, October 16, 2018 – On Giving Tuesday Friends of the Alexandria Mental Health Center (AMHC) will celebrate giving by…
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Zebra Misc
Turkeys on Our Turf?
Wild Turkeys Are Roaming around the ‘burbs By Glenda C. Booth October 17, 2018 A California teenager on a school…
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